Taiwan military to conduct first 'Joint Defense Exercise' starting the 13th
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will conduct its first-ever "Joint Defense Exercise" for five days, from the 13th to the 17th of this month. This exercise aims to respond to changes in the security environment surrounding Taiwan and to strengthen its defense capabilities.
According to military officials, this exercise will be conducted based on an emergency scenario in which enemy forces launch an attack against Taiwan and enter its territorial waters. The training will focus on practical drills in which the army, navy, and air force coordinate to prevent enemy attacks and defend the territory.
Amid rising tensions surrounding the Taiwan Strait, this is the first time the Taiwanese military has conducted such a large-scale and integrated defense exercise. The military hopes to improve the coordination between units by creating an environment that closely resembles an actual battlefield.
Experts point out that this exercise holds significant importance for Taiwan's defense strategy. Since the stability of the Taiwan Strait is also extremely important for Japan, there is a great deal of interest in the results of the upcoming exercise and its impact on the surrounding region.